Introduction to Physical Science SCI 110 Student Course Guide INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL - Required

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Tillery, B. W., Enger, E. E., & Ross, F. C. (2008). SCI110: Integrated science: 2009 custom edition (4th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL - Supporting The following resources provide additional background and supporting information for this course. There is no need to purchase these items for the course.
Disney, M. J. (2007, September/October) Modern cosmology: science or folktale? American Scientist [Electronic copy]. Retrieved on November 25, 2007 from http://www.americanscientist.org/template/AssetDetail/assetid/55839?&print=yes Herper, M., & Langreth, R. (2007, June 18). Will you get cancer? Forbes, 179 (13), 52-68. Retrieved January 20, 2008, from EBSCO-Host database (via Strayer Universitys LRC). Hindo, B. Schneyer, J. (2007, December 17) Monsanto: winning the ground war. Business Week. Retrieved January 20, 2008 from Electric Library database (via Strayer Universitys LRC). Pace, N. R. (2001). The universal nature of biochemistry [Special feature]. Proceedings of the National Academic of Sciences, 98, 805 808. Retrieved November 1, 2006 from http://www.pnas.org Struck, D. (2007, January 6) In the global energy rush, nuclear gets a resurgence. The Washington Post. [Electronic version]. Retrieved April 23, 2007, Electric Library database (via Strayer Universitys LRC).

I. COURSE DESCRIPTION Introduction to Physical Sciences introduces the student to basic concepts from the physical sciences such as motion, force, energy, heat, electricity, magnetism and the atomic theory of matter. Discusses the scientific principles that underlie everyday phenomena, modern technologies and planetary processes. Examines how the various branches of science, such as physics, chemistry, geology, meteorology, astronomy, relate to each other. Lab portion of the course reinforces basic concepts. II. COURSE OUTCOMES Upon the successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

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and the Doppler effect Describe the physical basis for electricity and magnetism, as well as light and other forms of electromagnetic radiation Explain the relationships between the Periodic Table of Elements, the inner structure of atoms, and the chemical properties of substances Analyze the risks and opportunities of modern nuclear technologies Discuss the life cycles of stars, galaxies, and the universe Analyze the physical structures, properties and processes that shape the Earth and its climate Discuss the natural history and evolution of life on the Earth Relate the fundamental concepts for understanding ecosystems to a variety of ecological communities Analyze and apply models of inheritance Analyze the risks and opportunities of genetic engineering

III. COURSE EXPECTATIONS As adult students, we expect you to share your experiences and knowledge with your peers in course discussions. As adult students, we expect active participation and commitment to your learning experience. As adult students, we expect you to communicate professionally with your professor about your progress in this course. As adult students, we know you expect prompt and qualitative feedback that will foster learning. As adult students, we know you expect to apply what you are learning in your personal and professional lives.

IV. WEEKLY COURSE SCHEDULE The weekly schedule below describes the learning activities that will help you achieve the course outcomes listed above and the assignments that will be used to measure your mastery of the outcomes. Each week is divided into sections consisting of readings, lectures, activities and assignments. For selected assignments, you will find a rubric that will be used to evaluate your performance. WEEK 1 Course outcome in focus: Describe the characteristic values and procedures of science Supporting topics: What is Science? Weekly Activities: Reading: Chapter 1, What is Science? SCI 110 Student Course Guide 201002 Page 2 of 11

Assignments: No written assignment for this week. Course Lectures: Activity Faculty Introduction, course overview and expectations Review course philosophy, expectations, assignments and late policy, grading, academic integrity, APA, and attendance policy

Activity Student introductions Lecture/discussion on science Activity Science Activity Science: Dependent and Independent Variables Lab http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/virtual_labs/BL_01/BL_01.html

WEEK 2 Course outcome in focus: Give examples of how the physical laws governing motion, energy and heat relate to everyday phenomena Supporting topics: Describing and measuring motion Newtons laws of motion The basic vocabulary of work and energy Sources of energy to power modern societies Weekly Activities: Reading: Chapter 2, Motion Chapter 3, Energy Assignments: Assignment #1: Paper Due Week Three: In a documented essay of 600 - 900 words please address the following questions, in your own words: o First discuss how energy can be converted from one form to another, giving specific examples o Define what we mean by fossil fuels and explain why there are an attractive source of energy o Describe two different energy alternatives to fossil fuels in detail. Discuss how they work, how they compare with fossil fuels, and their relative advantages and SCI 110 Student Course Guide 201002 Page 3 of 11

disadvantages. This paper should adhere to APA style standards including the following: double-spaced, 1 margins, title page, in text citation of references, and a reference page. Course Lectures: Lecture/discussion on motion Activity - Motion Lecture/discussion on energy Activity - Energy

WEEK 3 Course outcome in focus: Give examples of how the physical laws governing motion, energy and heat relate to everyday phenomena Describe the physical basis for phenomena that are unique to waves, including interference and the Doppler effect Supporting topics: The kinetic-molecular theory of heat Temperature and heat Properties of wave phenomena Properties of sound waves Weekly Activities: Reading: Chapter 4, Heat and Temperature Chapter 5, Wave Motions and Sound Assignment: Assignment #2: Paper Due Week Four: In a documented essay of 900 - 1200 words please address the following issues, in your own words: o How does the study of heat relate to the kinetic theory of matter? o What is heat? o What is temperature? o What is the relationship between heat and temperature? o How are they different? o What are the various properties of a substance that determine its heat SCI 110 Student Course Guide 201002 Page 4 of 11

capacity? o What are the various sources of heat? This paper should adhere to APA style standards including the following: double-spaced, 1 margins, title page, in text citation of references, and a reference page.

Course Lectures: Lecture/discussion on heat and temperature Activity Heat Kinetic Theory Lab Lecture/discussion on wave motion and sound Activity: Wave Motion and Sound Doppler Effect Lab

WEEK 4 Course outcome in focus: Describe the physical basis for electricity and magnetism, as well as light and other forms of electromagnetic radiation Supporting topics: Electricity The relationship between electricity and magnetism Light Wave and particle nature of light Weekly Activities: Reading: Chapter 6, Electricity Chapter 7, Light Assignment: There are no out of class assignments this week. Course Lectures: Quiz 1 Lecture/discussion on electricity Activity - Electricity Page 5 of 11

Lecture/discussion on light SCI 110 Student Course Guide 201002

Activity - Light

WEEK 5 Course outcome in focus: Explain the relationships between the Periodic Table of Elements, the inner structure of atoms, and the chemical properties of substances Supporting topics: Structure of the atom Configuration of electrons in atoms Chemical Compounds Chemical Reactions Weekly Activities: Reading: Chapter 8, Atoms and Periodic Properties Chapter 9, Chemical Reactions Assignment: Assignment #3: Paper Due Week Six: In a documented essay, please address the following issues, in your own words: o Describe the difference between a mixture and a compound o Suppose that you have a pure substance. How can you tell whether it is a compound or an element? o What is the difference between an ionic and a covalent bond? o Explain why ionic compounds are formed when a metal from the left side of the periodic table reacts with a nonmetal from the right side. Give two examples of such compounds. o Explain why covalent bonds are formed when nonmetals from the right side of the periodic table bond with each other. Give two examples of such compounds This paper should adhere to APA style standards including the following: double-spaced, 1 margins, title page, in text citation of references, and a reference page.

Course Lectures: Lecture/discussion on atoms and periodic properties Activity - Atoms and Periodic Properties Decoding the Periodic Table Lab Lecture/discussion on chemical reactions Page 6 of 11

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Activity - Chemical Reactions -- Enzyme-Controlled Reactions Lab http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/virtual_labs/BL_11/BL_11.html

WEEK 6 Course outcome in focus: Analyze the risks and opportunities of modern nuclear technologies Discuss the life cycles of stars, galaxies, and the universe Supporting topics: Radioactive decay Nuclear technologies Types and characteristics of stars Galaxies Weekly Activities: Reading: Chapter 11, Nuclear Reactions Chapter 12, The Universe Assignments: There are no out of class assignments this week. Course Lectures: Lecture/discussion on nuclear reactions Activity - Nuclear Reactions Lecture/discussion on the Universe Activity - The Universe -- Newtons Cannon Lab

WEEK 7 Course outcome in focus: Analyze the physical structures, properties and processes that shape the Earth and its climate Supporting topics: Structure of the Earth Plate tectonics Processes that affect the Earths surface Weekly Activities: Reading: Chapter 15, Earth Chapter 16, Earths Surface SCI 110 Student Course Guide 201002 Page 7 of 11

Assignment: There are no out of class assignments this week. Course Lectures: Quiz 2 Lecture/discussion on the Earth Activity - The Earth Lecture/discussion on the Earths surface Activity The Earths Surface

WEEK 8 Course outcome in focus: Analyze the physical structures, properties and processes that shape the Earth and its climate Supporting topics: The atmosphere Weather Climate Water on Earth Weekly Activities: Reading: Chapter 17, Earth's Weather Chapter 18, Earth's Water Assignment: Assignment #4: Paper Due Week Nine: In a documented essay of 900 - 1200 words please address the following issues, in your own words: o Describe your local and surrounding ecologies and environments o List the specific factors that distinguish your local ecology and environment. o Discuss how human activities have affected your local ecosystems o Describe the ways that global warming might affect your local ecosystems o Relative to other parts of the world, would your local ecosystems be affected more or less? This paper should adhere to APA style standards including the following: double-spaced, 1 margins, title page, in text citation of references, and a reference page.

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Course Lectures: Lecture/discussion on the Earths weather Activity The Earths Weather Lecture/discussion on the Earths water Activity The Earths Water

WEEK 9 Course outcome in focus: Discuss the natural history and evolution of life on the Earth Supporting topics: Evidence about life from Earths past Classifying organisms The origin of life on Earth Evolution Weekly Activities: Reading: Chapter 21, The Origin and Evolution of Life Chapter 22, The History of Life on the Earth Assignments: No out of class assignments this week. Course Lectures: Lecture/discussion on the origin and evolution of life Activity - The Origin and Evolution of Life Natural Selection Lab http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/virtual_labs/BL_12/BL_12.html Lecture/discussion on the history of life on earth Activity - The History of Life on Earth

WEEK 10 Course outcome in focus: Relate the fundamental concepts for understanding ecosystems to a variety of ecological communities Analyze and apply models of inheritance Analyze the risks and opportunities of genetic engineering SCI 110 Student Course Guide 201002 Page 9 of 11

Supporting topics: Environments and ecosystems Models of inheritance Molecular genetics Weekly Activities: Reading: Chapter 23, Ecology and the Environment Chapter 26, Mendelian and Molecular Genetics Assignment: No out of class assignments this week. Course Lectures: Lecture/discussion on ecology and the environment Activity - The Environment Environment Lab http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/virtual_labs/BL_24/BL_24.html Lecture/discussion on Genetics Activity - Genetics Gene Splicing Lab http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/virtual_labs/BL_22/BL_22.html WEEK 11 Final Assignment: Quiz 3 V. ASSIGNMENT OUTLINE AND GRADING Assignment Type Value Due Date % % % % % % % % This section outlines graded Assignments (including but not limited to exams, quizzes, papers, presentations, class participation and group projects), value, and due dates. Grading Scale 90-100 A Page 10 of 11

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80-89 70-79 60-69 59 or Below

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